Nurse Extern PRN for Galen Students Only

This posting is for Galen College of Nursing students only to apply for HCA Nurse Externships.   

(If you are attending another college of nursing, please, return to the website for alternate Nurse Extern postings).

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Nurse Extern with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Healthcare which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Nurse Extern, you’ll be a valued part of the nursing team, gaining hands-on experience as you explore the full scope of the Registered Nurse role. You’ll help deliver safe, compassionate care that improves patients’ lives while building the skills and confidence to take on more advanced responsibilities as you progress through your nursing program.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing essential care for patients by helping with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), checking vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring comfort and hygiene
• Performing nursing tasks like wound care, catheter care, collecting specimens, and other basic procedures as you gain experience and grow in your competency
• Documenting care accurately and communicating timely updates with the nursing team to keep patient care seamless and coordinated
• Helping patients and families understand their care plans and offering guidance for their health and recovery
• Keeping patient areas clean and safe by following infection prevention practices, managing equipment, and maintaining an organized environment
• Championing your growth and enhancing patient care by engaging in learning opportunities, sharing ideas to improve care, and partnering with your supervisor or preceptor to build your personal career development plan

What qualifications you will need:

The Nurse Extern delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the Nurse Extern assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the Nurse Extern’s skills/training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The Nurse Extern is currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing and can perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved.

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing. • Required
• 1+ years of nursing school completed • Preferred

Benefits

HCA Florida Healthcare offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits  for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,  including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work  programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support  through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits  for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position. 

HCA Florida Healthcare, East Florida Division, is composed of 14 acute care facilities across 4 markets. They are:

Treasure Coast:

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital

HCA Florida Highlands Hospital

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital

Palm Beach:

HCA Florida JFK Hospital

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

Broward:

HCA Florida Westside Hospital

HCA Florida Northwest Hospital

HCA Florida University Hospita

HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital

Dade:

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital

Each facility varies in size, service lines, communities served, and individual cultures. Apply and speak to the Recruiter regarding opportunities and which facility may be best for you. Be part of our mission , "Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life." 

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Nurse Extern PRN for Galen Students Only opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status